C. R. Srinivasan
C. R. Srinivasan (28 November 1889 – 29 January 1962) was an Indian journalist who served as Managing Director of the Tamil language newspaper Swadesamitran from 1934 to 1962.
C. R. Srinivasan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 November 1889 |
| Died | 29 January 1962 (aged 72) |
| Occupation | journalist |
| Known for | journalism, banking expertise |
| Children | C. S. Narasimhan |
Early career
Born on 28 November 1889,[1] Srinivasan graduated from the Presidency College, Madras in 1910 and joined Swadesamitran, a newspaper run by his maternal uncle, A. Rangaswami Iyengar as Manager and Assistant Editor in 1915.[2] When Rangaswami Iyengar moved over to The Hindu in 1928, Srinivasan became the editor of the newspaper.[2] He also became the Managing Director in 1934.[2]
Death
Srinivasan died on 29 January 1962 at the age of seventy-two.[1][3] He was succeeded as Managing Director by his son, C. S. Narasimhan.
Notes
- Raghavan, K. Ranga; Seshayangar Srinivasa Raghavaiyangar (1993). About Bygone Cherished Days: Life, Times, and Work of Dewan Bahadur S. Srinivasa Raghavaiyangar, C.I.E., and Other Distinguished Personalities. Pankajam R. Raghavan. p. 290.
- Nair, A. A. (1966). Peeps at the press in South India: a short survey of the achievements of editors and publishers. p. 152.
- "Important Events". Land and people of Indian states and union territories. 25. Tamil Nadu. p. 523.
References
- Muthiah, S. (23 July 2003). "The beginning of Tamil journalism". The Hindu.
- "This Day That Age: C. R. Srinivasan passes away". The Hindu. 30 January 2012.
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